Month: December 2020

Read MoreSince May last year, Iran has taken steps that violate its uranium enrichment limit laid down in the JCPOA deal.Since May last year, Iran has taken steps that violate its uranium enrichment limit laid down in the JCPOA deal.

Read More Xavier Becerra would be first Latino to lead the agency as it faces an unprecedented public health challenge Millions of Californians put under strict Covid lockdown Rudy Giuliani has coronavirus, Donald Trump says In Georgia TV debate Loeffler refuses three times to accept Biden victory Sign up to receive First Thing – our…

Read More UN Middle East envoy describes killing of 13-year-old as ‘shocking and unacceptable’ Israel’s military will investigate allegations its forces shot dead a Palestinian child during a protest last week, a killing that was deplored by the United Nations and the European Union. Ali Ayman Abu Aliya, said by Palestinian officials to be as…

Read More Implementation of protocol unlikely to be delayed despite demands from local business and farming leaders Michael Gove will meet the European commission vice-president, Maroš Šefčovič, in Brussels to thrash out a deal to minimise checks on goods and food entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain. But sources say the implementation of the Northern…

Read More ‘I was sitting on my board when I felt a hit on my left side – it was like being hit by a truck’ ‘I was sitting on my board when I felt a hit on my left side – it was like being hit by a truck’

Read More Deborah Birx says she is concerned to hear members of local communities ‘parroting back’ misinformation about the effectiveness of masks Deborah Birx says she is concerned to hear members of local communities ‘parroting back’ misinformation about the effectiveness of masks

Read More Peace talks between the government and the Taliban started in September, giving Afghans hope that an end to the violence is in sight. Natasha Phillips speaks to the young people on the front lines of the movement Peace talks between the government and the Taliban started in September, giving Afghans hope that an…

Read MoreMaduro’s Socialist Party-led alliance wins 67 percent of National Assembly seats in polls boycotted by the opposition.Maduro’s Socialist Party-led alliance wins 67 percent of National Assembly seats in polls boycotted by the opposition.

Read More Russian Army will receive their first batch of serial-produced Armata T-14 main battle tanks in 2021, the head of Rostec, Sergei Chemezov, told reporters at a briefing on Monday. “Serial deliveries of the T-14 tank on the Armata platform will begin in 2021. Today, it is certainly the best tank in the world.…

Read More People in Austria have been left shocked and outraged after an unidentified vandal destroyed a memorial in honor of the victims of November’s deadly Islamist attack in Vienna. The incident was captured on camera. Videos first published by local media show a masked person in a blue hat stepping on memorial candles and…

Read MoreThe Indian firm seeks government approval for emergency-use authorisation for vaccine it is developing with AstraZeneca.The Indian firm seeks government approval for emergency-use authorisation for vaccine it is developing with AstraZeneca.

Read More At least one person has died and hundreds more have been hospitalized due to an unknown illness that has emerged in Eluru, India. Medical authorities are scrambling to identify what is causing the health problems. Residents of the city, which is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, have been rushed to…

Read More National assembly was only institution not commanded by ruling Socialist party Nicolás Maduro tightened his grip over Venezuela on Sunday in legislative elections that some believe effectively marked the end of Juan Guaidó’s US-backed campaign to topple the South American strongman. The bulk of Venezuela’s beleaguered opposition boycotted the contest for seats in…

Read More Advisory meeting will discuss feasibility of human challenge trials despite first jabs becoming available Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The World Health Organization is holding discussions on Monday about the feasibility of trials in which healthy young volunteers are deliberately infected with coronavirus to hasten vaccine development – amid…

Read MoreSome 33 million told to stay home in the US state as COVID crisis spirals out of control faster than projected.Some 33 million told to stay home in the US state as COVID crisis spirals out of control faster than projected.

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Read More Turmeric is synonymous with Sri Lankan cuisine and an import ban is helping boost production after the ravages of civil war In Sri Lankan cuisine, a pinch of turmeric brings the gold colour to sodhi, the mildly spiced coconut soup eaten with the island’s carbohydrate-rich foods. Turmeric is valued in every Sri Lankan…

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Read More Gun battle occurred after patrol tailing followers of Rizieq Shihab was attacked, Jakarta’s police chief says Six suspected supporters of a leading Indonesian Islamic cleric were killed in a clash with police on Monday, according to Jakrta’s chief of police. The incident occurred just after midnight on Sunday a highway when a police…

Read MoreMany UK cabinet ministers reportedly ready to back PM Johnson over ending transition period without a trade deal.Many UK cabinet ministers reportedly ready to back PM Johnson over ending transition period without a trade deal.

Read MoreThe governing party of PM Ludovic Orban could cling to power by allying with smaller parties.The governing party of PM Ludovic Orban could cling to power by allying with smaller parties.

Read MoreIf confirmed, Xavier Becerra will be the first Latino to lead US health department as it struggles to contain COVID-19.If confirmed, Xavier Becerra will be the first Latino to lead US health department as it struggles to contain COVID-19.

Read MoreThe Pakistan hospital runs out of oxygen for hours, with patients’ relatives ‘begging’ staff to help.The Pakistan hospital runs out of oxygen for hours, with patients’ relatives ‘begging’ staff to help.

Read More Naima Brown’s encounter with a lab-grown chicken nugget reminded her of a Happy Meal – but she’s less certain about what it means for the future of food “Clean”, “cultured”, “no-kill” – these are just a few of the monikers that have been applied to San Francisco-based food start up Just Inc’s lab-grown…

Read More Joseph Wu says Beijing is seeking to expand its ‘authoritarian order’ and calls for ‘like-minded’ nations to act together to protect Taiwan The international community must join together in resisting China’s expansionism and preventing an invasion of Taiwan by sharing intelligence, rethinking Chinese business ties and boosting Taipei’s presence on the world stage,…

Read MoreCBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global toll of the coronavirus pandemic and preparations for a vaccine in the U.K.CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global toll of the coronavirus pandemic and preparations for a vaccine in the U.K.

Read MoreStarting this week, farmers can hedge against water shortages, while others could make money betting on rising prices.Starting this week, farmers can hedge against water shortages, while others could make money betting on rising prices.

Read MoreAction to be taken against at least a dozen officials over the disqualification of Hong Kong legislators, Reuters says.Action to be taken against at least a dozen officials over the disqualification of Hong Kong legislators, Reuters says.

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Read More (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said Sunday his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the latest in Trump’s inner circle to contract the disease that is now surging across the U.S. Giuliani was admitted Sunday to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, according to a person familiar…

Read MoreOver half of the US state’s 40 million people will be affected as intensive care capacity plummets.Over half of the US state’s 40 million people will be affected as intensive care capacity plummets.

Read More Many Happy Valley residents stay to protect homes despite authorities urging people to leave immediately as fire comes at town ‘with a vengeance’ Firefighters in Queensland are warning a large bushfire “may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path” as it burns towards the Fraser Island town of Happy Valley.…

Read More If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra will be the first Latino to head the federal health department President-elect Joe Biden has reportedly picked California attorney general Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary, putting a defender of the Affordable Care Act in a leading role to oversee his administration’s coronavirus response. If confirmed…

Read More The lack of importance placed on the integration of politicians, scientists and economists has led to the inadequate and inappropriate handling of the nation’s recovery.The lack of importance placed on the integration of politicians, scientists and economists has led to the inadequate and inappropriate handling of the nation’s recovery.